$1,909, 28 days, Nepal Trip code: NEXP
Trip Highlights
- White water rafting adventure on the River Trisuli
- Jungle safari in Chitwan
- 5 days trekking in the Annapurna region of the Himalaya mountains
- Learning about the magnificent culture and language of this wonderful country
- Helping make a difference to the community in Pokhara with 10 days of volunteering
Trip Summary
See full itineraryThis is the best trip to give you a Real taste of Nepal. It has includes sightseeing in World Heritage sites; Kathmandu and Chitwan National Park, as well as stunning Himalayan region of Pokhara. To ease you into this amazing culture your first few days will include language lessons, cultural information and some sightseeing of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu.
After few days of orientation in Kathmandu you will start the first part of your adventure out of the city with a day and half of white water rafting on the Trisuli River, camping on the banks of the river in-between.
Following the rafting you will do the elephant safari in Chitwan National park which may include a chance to see the One-horned Rhino and probably a few monkeys too. While in Chitwan you will also get to go on a jungle walk and see the cultural side to the area with a Tharu Cultural Dance.
After your jungle adventure, you will head to Pokhara for an amazing mountain experience. Here you will spend 5 days trekking in the Annapurna region of the Himalayan Mountains which will take you as high as 3600 metres. During the trek you will be able to observe the local Tamang culture and stay in the tea houses en-route.
After the trek you will have a day to rest before starting your 10 days volunteering in the lake side town of Pokhara.
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What will I be doing?
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Arrival and Orientation (4 days)
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River Rafting and Elephant Safari (5 Days)
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Trekking in the Himalayas Mountains (6 Days)
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Volunteer in the community (10 Days)
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Last few days in Nepal (3 Days)
Arrival and Orientation: 4 days
Next LegDestination info
Nepal is a country of superlatives. It’s in the Himalayas and the country has eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains and 240 peaks over 20,000 feet. And, of course, it is home to Mount Everest, the highest point on earth (let’s give it its Nepalese name: Sagarmatha).
Nepal is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveler with the stunning Kathmandu valley and the rivers that flow there, the spectacular mountains in the north (near Pokhara) and in the south (near Mount Everest), to the low lying fields and jungles of Chitwan National Park where you can see some of the world’s rarest animals in their natural habitat.
However, Nepal is not all about the stunning mountains and amazing scenery, there is also the wonderful culture that shows influences from both its neighboring countries, India and China.
- Location: Kathmandu
Day 1
Welcome to Nepal! Get to know Kathmandu’s touristy Thamel for the first few days; recover from jet lag, enjoy sightseeing and shop around to find essential equipment for your trek. Thamel has a wide variety of restaurants, Internet cafes, coffee shops and shopping areas. Make sure you arrange your flight to arrive in the afternoon as there’s a welcome dinner in the evening so that the group can meet and get to know each other.
Meals included: D
Day 2 - 3
Spend the next couple of days with breakfast followed by a two hour language lesson allowing you to get to grips with the basics. Following lunch on both days, enjoy sightseeing in Nepal’s metropolitan capital Kathmandu, which includes temple visits to the Monkey temple, the Boudha stupa and Pashupati temple. You’ll also have the chance to taste the local food with evening meals of various delicacies.
Meals included: B
Day 4
Today you will have an orientation covering all the information you will need to know for the next few days including cultural considerations and details about your white water rafting trip and jungle safari. After lunch enjoy a tour of Darbar Square and spend the evening exploring the ancient city of Ashan Chok, be sure to capture the atmosphere as you peruse the ancient bazaars.
Meals included: B
Destination info
Nepal is a country of superlatives. It’s in the Himalayas and the country has eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains and 240 peaks over 20,000 feet. And, of course, it is home to Mount Everest, the highest point on earth (let’s give it its Nepalese name: Sagarmatha).
Nepal is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveler with the stunning Kathmandu valley and the rivers that flow there, the spectacular mountains in the north (near Pokhara) and in the south (near Mount Everest), to the low lying fields and jungles of Chitwan National Park where you can see some of the world’s rarest animals in their natural habitat.
However, Nepal is not all about the stunning mountains and amazing scenery, there is also the wonderful culture that shows influences from both its neighboring countries, India and China.
- Location: Trisuli River and Chitwan National Park
Day 5 - 7
An early start this morning with your bus departing at approximately 6:30am to head to the Trisuli River for your white water rafting adventure. Rafting is a one of the most exciting and best ways to explore Nepal, as it allows you to view the country’s natural scenery, cultural heritage and of course provide you with an exhilarating ride! Upon arrival at the site enjoy breakfast whilst the team pump up the rafts. During the day, you’ll experience a number of rapids. Rated between grade 2 and 3, all the rapids have been given names in both Nepali and English. After a lunch stop you will continue your raft adventure before reaching your final destination for the day and help the crew set up camp and prepare dinner. Spend the night in a tented camp and catch up on the amazing first few days you have had.
The next day will be spent on the water and you’ll also have the fantastic opportunity to explore Nepal’s jungle in Chitwan National Park including an elephant back safari where you will have the chance to bathe these incredible creatures (except in monsoons). You will also visit elephant stables and a Tribal village, spot Nepal’s native bird life and watch a traditional Tharu indigenous cultural show.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 8 and 9
Start your last morning in Chitwan with an early morning jungle walk before having breakfast and heading for Pokhara. Stop en-route to grab some lunch from one of the local restaurants. Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour of Pokhara - Nepal’s second largest city and spend the evening exploring or just chilling out!
The next day will start with a visit to the World Peace Pagoda where you will not only learn about the Buddhist culture but also admire stunning views of the Annapurna range, which you soon see on foot! Next, head to David’s Falls where the water from the Seti disappears into the ground, not to emerge again for half a km further south. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and building up your strength for the trek ahead. This will also be your last opportunity to do any last minute shopping that you may need for the trek.
Meals included: B
Destination info
Nepal is a country of superlatives. It’s in the Himalayas and the country has eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains and 240 peaks over 20,000 feet. And, of course, it is home to Mount Everest, the highest point on earth (let’s give it its Nepalese name: Sagarmatha).
Nepal is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveler with the stunning Kathmandu valley and the rivers that flow there, the spectacular mountains in the north (near Pokhara) and in the south (near Mount Everest), to the low lying fields and jungles of Chitwan National Park where you can see some of the world’s rarest animals in their natural habitat.
However, Nepal is not all about the stunning mountains and amazing scenery, there is also the wonderful culture that shows influences from both its neighboring countries, India and China.
- Location: Annapurna Mountain Range
Day 10 - 14
Trek it out! Welcome to the Annapurna range of the Himalayan Mountains. Over the next few days you’ll get a great taste of the trekking Nepal is becoming famous for - witness beautiful scenery and experience charming village life of this part of the Himalayas. Catch a bus journey in the morning to the settlement of Naya Pul - at 1340m your trek starts here.
The team of amazing porters and Sherpas will be carrying your main backpack to each stop along the route, which means all you need to carry is your day-pack. Spend your first day trekking (around 5 hours) and stopping for lunch at Tikhedhunga before reaching your first stop, the village of Ulleri (at an altitude of 1950m).
The following day, it's a gradual trek (approximately 4 hours) through Nagge Thati to reach Ghorepani (at an altitude of 2900m) where you will stay for the night. From Ghorepani you will have an early start the next morning so that you can walk to Poon Hill (at an altitude of 3210m) to witness a stunning sunrise view of the Himalayas.
Following this breathtaking view you will trek back to Ghorepani for a thoroughly deserved breakfast before continuing your trek to Deurali where you will stop for lunch. You will then start your descent, trekking across a river to reach Tadapani village where you will stay overnight (approximately 6 hours trekking).
The next morning after breakfast you’ll head off on a 4 hour trek to Ghandruk, where you will stop for lunch and then have the rest of the day free to either rest or explore the village and observe the Gurung and Magar cultures of the native people.
Day 14 will be the final day of trekking, most of which you will do in the morning as you make your way to Beri Thanthi to stop for lunch before the final push back to Naya Pul to say your goodbyes and thankyous to your amazing porters. Next, you’ll be transferred back to Pokhara where you will have the rest of the day to rest and contemplate the amazing scenery of the Himalayan mountains you have just been trekking through.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 15
Time to remove those very worn out hiking boots and enjoy a day of rest after the past five days of trekking.
Meals included: B
Destination info
Nepal is a country of superlatives. It’s in the Himalayas and the country has eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains and 240 peaks over 20,000 feet. And, of course, it is home to Mount Everest, the highest point on earth (let’s give it its Nepalese name: Sagarmatha).
Nepal is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveler with the stunning Kathmandu valley and the rivers that flow there, the spectacular mountains in the north (near Pokhara) and in the south (near Mount Everest), to the low lying fields and jungles of Chitwan National Park where you can see some of the world’s rarest animals in their natural habitat.
However, Nepal is not all about the stunning mountains and amazing scenery, there is also the wonderful culture that shows influences from both its neighboring countries, India and China.
- Location: Pokhara
Day 16 - 25
After a day of relaxation and recuperation, you’ll spend the 10 days getting involved with worthwhile community work. Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity for you to get a feel for true Nepali life, while making a positive contribution to the country. Divided into groups, each group will spend 10 days helping out in an orphanage, working with youth groups or assisting with other community members on various projects.
This community phase organised in collaboration with the local community was established to address a variety of social, economic and political problems faced by the youth and children of Nepal. Volunteer duties will vary however you may get involved in any of the following activities:
- Teach children including conducting English lessons, help organise fun and educational games and assist with their homework. You may even get the opportunity to help build a classroom depending on the size of the group.
- Spend time interacting with community members. By allowing the locals to see how important education is for the children, you will be helping to encourage them to become more interested in learning and see how it can make a difference.
- Help at an orphanage/childcare centre in the community with children who are fortunate to go to school during the day with their homework and help give those that are at the centre all day the care and attention they greatly deserve.
Meals included: B,L,D
Previous Leg
Last few days in Nepal: 3 Days
Destination info
Nepal is a country of superlatives. It’s in the Himalayas and the country has eight of the world’s 10 tallest mountains and 240 peaks over 20,000 feet. And, of course, it is home to Mount Everest, the highest point on earth (let’s give it its Nepalese name: Sagarmatha).
Nepal is the perfect destination for the adventurous traveler with the stunning Kathmandu valley and the rivers that flow there, the spectacular mountains in the north (near Pokhara) and in the south (near Mount Everest), to the low lying fields and jungles of Chitwan National Park where you can see some of the world’s rarest animals in their natural habitat.
However, Nepal is not all about the stunning mountains and amazing scenery, there is also the wonderful culture that shows influences from both its neighboring countries, India and China.
- Location: Pokhara and Kathmandu
Day 26
Today will be your final day in Pokhara. This is a free day for you to make the most of this green lakeside town and the stunning views that surround it.
Meals included: B
Day 27
Time to say goodbye to Pokhara and head to Kathmandu where a farewell dinner will be arranged for you and the group to celebrate the time you have spent together.
Meals included: B,D
Day 28
Goodbye Nepal! Today is a free day until you are transferred to the airport to continue with your travels or return home.
Meals included: B
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What's included?
- Airport transfer on arrival and departure
- Cultural activities and language lessons
- Breakfast x 25, Lunch x 15, Dinner x 16
- 5 Day Annapurna trek
- White water rafting on the Trisuli River
- 10 days volunteering in Pokhara
- All accommodation
- Services of tour leader throughout
What's not included?
- Flights
- Airport Tax
- Visas
- Some meals
- Travel insurance
- Drinks
Additional Information & FAQs
Minimum age
The minimum age to take part in the in this Experience is 18 years old.
Minimum numbers required on this trip
This trip requires minimum numbers to operate.
Accommodation
Accommodation will vary throughout the trip, dependent on the activities and locations. At the very beginning and the very end of the trip you will stay in a guesthouse in the Thamel area of Kathmandu. The rooms will be basic but you will have a comfortable bed, Western style toilet and shower, with hot water.
Your accommodation on the rafting will be camping on the bank of a river and jungle safari will be in a resort with a beautiful view of the National park and the sunset over the river!
Your accommodation during the Annapurna trek will be in Tea House accommodations which have bathroom facilities. The bathroom facilities will vary, some of the places you will stop at will have good western toilets and hot shower but some will have traditional Nepalese toilets.
During the community phase of the project you will be staying with a host family. Depending on the number of people in the group you will either be sharing with another member of the group or may be the only one staying with the family.
Meals
Please see the itinerary for meals included.
The food that you will generally eat will be typical Nepalese fare- noodles, rice and curry. On the trekking you may have to pay for the hot shower which will be between 200-300 rupees. The prices for a bottle of water will go up from 100 rupees at start to 300 rupees at the highest place.
During your volunteering you will have the opportunity to have a go at preparing and eating the traditional Nepali cuisine, i.e. Dal- Bhat (rice, lentils and potato curry), which you will most likely have for breakfast lunch and dinner when included.
The majority of your meals are provided for you on this trip. Please don’t forget to let us know if you have any special dietary requirements, so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Travelling at Altitude
Parts of this trip go above 2800 metres / 9200 feet where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse effects on your health due to the altitude. Please see further information on Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).
Advice & Safety
Throughout your programmes you will have the support and guidance of the programme co-ordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay.
You will be assigned a personal travel advisor who will co-ordinate your programme with you. Feel free to contact them at any time before you go, or when you are on your travels.
In addition, you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our staff at any time should you need to.
DBS
This trip requires a Police Check to be carried out - please contact us for further information on how to do this.
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